Though earth and moon were gone, And suns and universes ceased to be, And Thou wert left alone, Every existence would exist in Thee.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even if all physical reality vanished, existence would remain within the divine.
- In plain terms
- If the universe ended, everything would still exist in Thee.
- What can you take from it?
- Divine existence transcends physical reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What exists beyond the physical?
- Where do you find permanence?
Another view
This assumes a singular divine entity exists.
More from Emily Bronte
With wide-embracing love Thy Spirit animates eternal years, Pervades and broods above, Changes, sustains, dissolves, creates, and rears.
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